One great reason to go to Iceland is to learn. The country is full of educational resources: Nature and the Icelandic heritage are two examples. Whether you want to learn more about volcanoes or do a sociological study, Iceland may be the place to do it. Here are some of the ways that you can gain knowledge while on a week-long trip to Iceland:
• Glaciers. See glaciers in person, and learn about how these incredibly pieces of nature form and operate, how other forces like climate and volcanoes affect (and are affected by) glaciers, and how the glaciers retreat. The western fjords and many bodies of water may be part of this trip.
• Volcanoes. Visit some of the Icelandic volcanoes, and discover how they form and where, how they act, and what sots of forms are often caused by the volcanic process. Also see the geothermal plants and lava tubes.
• Iceland. Learn about both the history and the environment in Iceland by studying the culture and the landscape. Learn how the people have changed the land and how the climates and environmental changes have impacted Icelanders. Geysers and hot springs can be part of this trip or others. Also visit farming and fishing centers on the island.